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[[File:1973 tempest.jpg|right|200px]]"Tempest" is the 1973 debut album of the [[Tempest|band of the same name]], and features Allan on guitar, violin and backing vocals. He also contributed to the compositions. The band was put together by Jon Hiseman, but the tunes were for a large part co-written with members of the band. The album was recorded in London in late 1972 at AIR London Recording Studios. The band was modeled on Cream, but had a more progressive sound. The album sounds surprisingly good to this day. Allan was starting to get his recorded sound in order, and his playing sounds better and more assertive than on "Belladonna". There are plenty guitar solos throughout. "Strangeher" is a good example: The tune is based on a simple boogie riff, but Allan takes his solo far beyond simple pentatonics. "Upon Tomorrow" features Allan on violin. | |||
==Track listing== | |||
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'''Allan Holdsworth''': Guitar, violin, backing vocals<br> | |||
'''Jon Hiseman''': Drums<br> | |||
'''Mark Clarke''': Bass<br> | |||
'''Paul Williams''': Vocals | |||
==Links== | |||
AH Archives: https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives/posts/191580797682488 | |||
Ed's blog: http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.no/2017/06/3-tempest.html | |||
https://www. | Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Tempest-Tempest/release/3184785 | ||
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve3qTSCSTu4&list=OLAK5uy_nnrYGDNkAJi32C7hj0S2QNm78NmI2qpxw | |||
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempest_(UK_band) | |||
[[Category:Discography]] | [[Category:Discography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:10, 6 November 2023
"Tempest" is the 1973 debut album of the band of the same name, and features Allan on guitar, violin and backing vocals. He also contributed to the compositions. The band was put together by Jon Hiseman, but the tunes were for a large part co-written with members of the band. The album was recorded in London in late 1972 at AIR London Recording Studios. The band was modeled on Cream, but had a more progressive sound. The album sounds surprisingly good to this day. Allan was starting to get his recorded sound in order, and his playing sounds better and more assertive than on "Belladonna". There are plenty guitar solos throughout. "Strangeher" is a good example: The tune is based on a simple boogie riff, but Allan takes his solo far beyond simple pentatonics. "Upon Tomorrow" features Allan on violin.
Track listing
| Track title | Composer | Length | Comments. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gorgon | Hiseman/Clarke/Holdsworth | 5:41 | |
| 2. | Foyers of Fun | Hiseman/Clarke/Holdsworth | 3:38 | Guitar solo 1.27-2.07 |
| 3. | Dark House | Hiseman/Clarke/Holdsworth | 5:00 | |
| 4. | Brothers | Hiseman/Holdsworth | 3:35 | Guitar solo 2.15-2.42 |
| 5. | Up and On | John Edwards/Holdsworth | 4:16 | Guitar solo 2.41-3.06 |
| 6. | Grey and Black | Clarke/Suzy Bottomley | 2:26 | |
| 7. | Strangeher | Clarke/Hiseman | 4:07 | Guitar solo 1.55-2.56 |
| 8. | Upon Tomorrow | Clem Clempson/Hiseman | 6:15 | Violin solo 0.00-2.08, guitar solo 3.58-4.39 |
Allan Holdsworth: Guitar, violin, backing vocals
Jon Hiseman: Drums
Mark Clarke: Bass
Paul Williams: Vocals
Links
AH Archives: https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives/posts/191580797682488
Ed's blog: http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.no/2017/06/3-tempest.html
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Tempest-Tempest/release/3184785
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve3qTSCSTu4&list=OLAK5uy_nnrYGDNkAJi32C7hj0S2QNm78NmI2qpxw
